Athena - Promoting an Inclusive and Equitable Climate for Women
Athena is a University of Idaho association of staff and faculty committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable climate for women.
Membership Benefits
- Opportunities to expand professional network to share mutual workplace concerns and interests.
- Workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
- An organizational structure and board to advocate for their workplace needs and concerns.
- Scholarship opportunities to support the educational efforts of campus women who share our commitment to gender equity and who have financial need.
2017-2018 Initiatives
- Parental leave policies
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Search committee and candidate pool composition
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Portraiture in campus buildings
Suggest an Initiative
Athena offers the opportunity for professional women at our institution to suggest topics for discussion and potential work group initiatives. Please fill out a short form, and a member of the Athena Board will follow up with you directly for more information.